Applicator



Jan. 16, 1940.' 1 ,.1. SUDDARTH APPLI CAIOR Filed Oct. 25, 1937 INVENTOR. l. Low@ J. SUDDMZTH ATTORNEY.

Patented Jan. 16, 1940 ammo PATENT OFFICE arrucs'roa maya J. snaai-ui, wichita, mm.

Application October 23, 193?, Serial 1.510. 170,529

2 claims.` (ci. :a1-3s) This invention relates in general to wax applicators and in particular to that type of device having a self contained reservoir for'wax or other liquid, an applicator head, conduit means be-` tween the reservoir and the head and means for controlling the flow of liquid `from the reservoir to the head. y

My invention contemplates the use `of liquid wax therewith, the proper application of wax in a liquid state requiring merely that the wax be flowed onto the fioor in an even coat with practically no rubbing or polishing. I

The objects of the invention. therefore, are: first; to provide a wax applicator in which the wax supply will be self contained and will flow by gravity to the waxing head.

Second; to provide a wax flow control `means remotely controlled from a point adjacent the operators hand, whereby the ow of ywaxmiay be instantly stopped or started.

Third; to provide ahead construction which will promote the uniform distribution of wax throughout the applicator head and pad.

Fourth; to provide a pad holding construction which will facilitate the changing of applicator pads, and which will firmly and securely `hold the pads in position during the wax applying process.

Fifth; to provide a wax applicator which may be used by the operator while in an erect position, making it unnecessary to stoop or get down on the hands and knees in order to apply the wax.

Sixth; to provide a wax applicator which will be easy to clean, preparatory for future use.

Other objects as well as the advantages `and construction of my invention will be apparent by reference to the following description in connection with the `accompanying drawing in which;

Fig. l is a perspective view of the wax applicator comprising my invention. v

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the pad retaining spring.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view through the applicator head showing the distributing channel. I

Fig. 4 is a cross sectional view through the ap-4 plicator head.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view of the lower end of the handle showing the valving mechanism. I I

Fig. 6 is across sectional view through the handle showing the valve control rod.

` the interior thereof.

Fig. 'l is a fragmentary, vertical sectional view through the upper `part of the handle showing the valve control rod finger knob.

Referring now to the drawing by numerals of reference I designates a hollow handle having a suitable cap 2 and providing a reservoir for liquid wax 3 orthe like.

The head1! may be fiat and rectangular in shape and may have upstanding lugs 5 preferably located centrally thereof, the lower end 6 of the handle I being pivotally mounted to said lugs at 1.

Positioned longitudinally of the head 4 is a distributing groove or channel 6 having an inlet 9; Passages or openings I0 lead from the channel B through the head to the lower surface thereof and are evenly distributed throughout the length of said channel. I

On the inlet 9 is sleeved a conduit Il preferably of rubber or other flexible material, said conduit being connected to a tip I2 on the bottom I3 of the handle I, said tip and bottom having an opening I4 therethrough.

The rubber conduit II passes adjacent the shoulder I5, finger I6 plvoted at I1 being adapted to press against the `conduit when so urged by the offset end I8 of the actuator rod I9. The position' of the parts asn shown by the dotted lines in Figs. 5 and 'l shows the finger and actuator rod in iiow shutoff position. The rod I9 is guided by member and passage 2I which is formed longitudinally of the handle I and preferably on At the upper end of the rod I9, a slotted opening 22 is provided in the handle I, and the rod is bent as shown at 23 terminating in a finger piece 24'by means of which the rod may be actuated. The cap 2 may have an opening 25 therethrough if desired to provide vent means from the reservoir and to prevent a vacuum from forming. It has been found, however, that such vent is ordinarily not necessary.

In wax application, the head is provided with a i head covering or pad 26 of any suitable material. This pad is held in place by a retaining spring 21 having two longitudinal grip portions 28, a transverse portion 29 and two short arms 30, said last-named arms being bent upwardly when detached from the head (see Fig. 2) and receivable in the lugs 3l which are secured to the head l. The pad 26 is placed on the head and the retaining spring 21, which is of a resilient material, is placed with the two longitudinal portions 28 atop the edges 32 of the pad, the short arms` 30 are forced down and inserted in the openings 33 of the lugs 3l. The inherent resiliency ofthe spring 21 will tend to hold it and the pad in proper position. The transverse portion 28 of the spring 21 is slightly oiset providing means for gripping and raising the spring member 2 1 during insertion or removal on the head.

In operating the device the cap 2 is removed and liquid wax poured into the reservoir or hollow handle i. With the conduit or line il open the wax will flow therethrough and distribute itself vthroughout the groove or channel 8, from there passing through openings iii to saturate the pad 26. When the pad is suiilciently moistened, the conduit Vbetween the'head and the reservoir is closed or VYconstricted by controlling the finger i6 through movement of rod Il. 'Ihe applicator vis moved across the surface to be waxed. A smooth, even coat of liquid wax will 'be applied tothe surface and no polishing or rubbing will be necessary. The will depend, of course, on the grade of wax used.

Y The valve is manipulated as desired to provide an even and continuous flow of wax.

After the applicator has been usedand it is desired to clean it, the pad 26 is removed and replaced and the valve closed. After filling the reservoir with warm water andk positioning the device in a suitable container,` the valve may be opened allowing the water to flow through the conduit, the distributing channel 8 vandk out through the openings I0. all surplus wax therein being washed out in an eiiicient and expeditious manner.

grasped by the handle andY quality of the waxed surface aiezevo From the foregoing it will be seen that I have rovided an inexpensive, simple wax applicator. easy `to operate and efficient in perfomance. The handle serves as the wax reservoir, means are provided for easily removing and replacing the applicator cloth or pad. The flow of liquid wax is readily controlled by the operator from means right at his finger tips. No stooping or ding over is necessary in using the device, it merely being a matter of moving the head across the floor and controlling the now of wax to providean even, smooth coat on the surface being waxed. The device may be easily and quickly cleaned and stored in a small space. y I do not Wish to be limited to the exact details of construction shown since it is obvious that changes inform, proportion and other details may be resortedrto without departing from the spirit of my invention.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent'is:

` 1. A wax applicator comprising a hollow handle forming a reservoir for liquid wax, a head cartherethrough.

2. A wax .applicator comprisinga hollow handle forming a'reservoir for liquid wax, a head carried by the handle, a flexible conduit between the reservoir and the head for. passage of liquid wax to said head and `means for constricting the therethrough, said constricting means having operating means controllable from `a position adjacent the upper end of the handle.

LLOYD J f SUDDARTH.

iiexiblo conduit to control the now of liquid wax 86 

